He initially gained popularity as lead hero of television serials with Costly Mappilai (1996), Green Signal (1997) both directed by Kovai Anuradha.
Then K. Balachander directed him in Kadhal Pagadai (1997), Kasalavu Nesam (1999).
He played the leading antagonist Ranga in the television soap Alaigal was a super successful and his role was popular among the audiences even now.
[2] He debuted as a director with the film Sabash Sariyaana Potti.
He is married to Shoba since 1987 and the couple have two children, a daughter, Veena and a son, Vijay.